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Guild Holdings Company in Discussions with Bayview Asset Management

Guild Holdings Company (NYSE: GHLD) has confirmed that it is in discussions with Bayview Asset Management, LLC following the filing of a Schedule 13D. Bayview currently owns 7.3% of Guild's total Class A common stock and less than 1% of the total voting power of Guild's outstanding common stock.

In terms of financial metrics, Guild's net income for the second quarter of 2025 was $52.7 million, marking a 31% increase from the same period last year. Additionally, Guild's total loan volume reached $5.2 billion, reflecting a 19% increase from the previous year.

The company's servicing portfolio also saw significant growth, reaching $64.3 billion in the second quarter, which represents a 25% increase from the same period in 2024. Moreover, Guild's net servicing fee income for the quarter was $24.8 million, indicating a 32% increase year-over-year.

Furthermore, Guild's total revenue for the second quarter of 2025 amounted to $344.1 million, demonstrating a 21% increase from the previous year's second quarter.

These financial results underscore Guild's continued growth and success in the mortgage lending industry, positioning the company for potential future developments as it engages in discussions with Bayview Asset Management, LLC. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 0.63% to a price of $12.84. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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